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Engineer, Cybersecurity III
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Remote Eligibility
On-site
Domain
Security Operations
State
South Carolina
City
Charleston
Job Description
Posted on:
January 20, 2025
Primary NIST Speciality
Protect and Defend
NIST Sub-speciality
Incident Response
Seniority
Senior
Salary ($K)
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Summary and company overview
Role Summary
Athena Technology Group (ATG) is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our NIWIC team at Charleston, SC. The Cybersecurity Engineer’s primary function is to support the NIWC’s Cybersecurity program.
Company Overview
Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state-of-the-art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solutions to the warfighter. With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team.
ATG proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Responsibilities
- Implement, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity policy, to include Assessment and Authorization requirements.
- Plan, implement, upgrade, and/or monitor cybersecurity measures to improve cyber defense and maintain a cyber-resilient network.
- Assess cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risks and propose and implement remediation actions or risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and electronic infrastructure.
- Respond to computer security breaches to re-establish protections and make required reports.
- Implement, manage, and maintain current/future Cybersecurity standards and best practices.
- Support Joint & Co-Use Cybersecurity activities and information requests.
- Support the sponsorship of new services and facilities as needed.
- Provide engagement with external and internal resources to review, support, and monitor incidents.
- Provide prioritization of efforts through threat-informed intelligence and reporting.
- Direct engagement with CYBERCOM, DISA J34, Department of Defense Information Networks-Joint Forces Headquarters (DODIN-JFHQ), Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP), and C2.
- Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures.
- Help facilitate and prioritize interactions between CSPs and Government entities to prioritize the review of authorization packages.
- Plan daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description, and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.
- Be receptive to all training made available by the company for self-development.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in computer science or equivalent, depending on PWS tasking.
- Certified as Information Assurance Management (IAM) or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I (position-based) per DoD 8570.1M and subsequent DoD 8140 manual.
- Ten (10) years of notable experience preparing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policy, including Assessment and Authorization requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
NA
Additional commentary
- Job Type: Full-time
- Benefits: Full Benefits Package
- Clearance: TS/SCI
- Work Location: Charleston, SC
Summary and company overview
Role Summary
Athena Technology Group (ATG) is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our NIWIC team at Charleston, SC. The Cybersecurity Engineer’s primary function is to support the NIWC’s Cybersecurity program.
Company Overview
Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state-of-the-art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solutions to the warfighter. With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team.
ATG proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
